Installed B&M 45163 short shift kit in 370Z yesterday...

theDreamer · 06-06-2009, 10:32 AM

Phim, did you use the spring at all or do you just need the aluminum bracket for the lock out? Thanks.

Phimosis · 06-06-2009, 05:16 PM

You need the spring too, otherwise it will sit too low, like you are pushing down on the shifter, trying to hit reverse.

m4a1mustang · 06-06-2009, 06:40 PM

Thanks to everyone for all the info in this thread. Installing mine tomorrow.

m4a1mustang · 06-07-2009, 05:09 PM

It's installed. It's definitely nice. I'm not sure if I filed enough material away to help with the reverse engagement. I am able to get into reverse but it's a little difficult at times. Maybe I will take a look at it again next weekend though I really don't want to... it was a pain in the ***.

I ended up destroying the stock shifter which sucks because I'm not too happy with the one I bought to replace it. With my gf holding vice grips on the shift lever I was able to turn the knob about 1.5 times with my bare hands before I couldn't do it anymore which was kind of interesting... I thought it'd be easy once I broke the lock. Ended up getting pissed and just took the vice grips to it and got the knob off.

I'm happy with the shifter, just not so happy with what I did to the stock knob and the feel of my replacement. I might swing by the dealership to see if I can order a stock knob.

theDreamer · 06-07-2009, 05:36 PM

Glad to hear another one happy with the shifter, my only two issues so far have been 2nd gear is hard to shift into than any other and I miss 5th sometimes because I do not have the lock out wall so I go over to far.

m4a1mustang · 06-07-2009, 09:34 PM

Yeah, the shifts definitely require a little more effort now, but the throws are considerably shorter and the feel is a lot better.

here is what mine looks like right now. I don't like it. I need to get something like the GTM knob (don't want to spend the $100 on it, though) or get another factory knob.

06-06-2009, 10:32 AM	#1 (permalink)
theDreamer A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Texas Posts: 30,879 Drives: 370z Rep Power: 4212	Phim, did you use the spring at all or do you just need the aluminum bracket for the lock out? Thanks. __________________ theDreamer's Z // Fast Intentions // Uprev // GTM // HKS // TEIN theDreamer's Silvia // URAS // GREDDY Houston Zs // Facebook // Twitter // Instagram

06-06-2009, 06:40 PM	#3 (permalink)
m4a1mustang A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Northern VA Posts: 55,385 Drives: on two wheels Rep Power: 6964	Thanks to everyone for all the info in this thread. Installing mine tomorrow. __________________ - Steve Zs & Coffee - Saturdays at 10AM in Fairfax, VA and Columbia, MD (Click the banner!) LIKE us on Facebook!

06-07-2009, 05:09 PM	#4 (permalink)
m4a1mustang A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Northern VA Posts: 55,385 Drives: on two wheels Rep Power: 6964	It's installed. It's definitely nice. I'm not sure if I filed enough material away to help with the reverse engagement. I am able to get into reverse but it's a little difficult at times. Maybe I will take a look at it again next weekend though I really don't want to... it was a pain in the *. I ended up destroying the stock shifter which sucks because I'm not too happy with the one I bought to replace it. With my gf holding vice grips on the shift lever I was able to turn the knob about 1.5 times with my bare hands before I couldn't do it anymore which was kind of interesting... I thought it'd be easy once I broke the lock. Ended up getting pissed and just took the vice grips to it and got the knob off. I'm happy with the shifter, just not so happy with what I did to the stock knob and the feel of my replacement. I might swing by the dealership to see if I can order a stock knob. __________________ - Steve Zs & Coffee - Saturdays at 10AM in Fairfax, VA and Columbia, MD (Click the banner!) LIKE us on Facebook!**

06-07-2009, 05:36 PM	#5 (permalink)
theDreamer A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Texas Posts: 30,879 Drives: 370z Rep Power: 4212	Glad to hear another one happy with the shifter, my only two issues so far have been 2nd gear is hard to shift into than any other and I miss 5th sometimes because I do not have the lock out wall so I go over to far. __________________ theDreamer's Z // Fast Intentions // Uprev // GTM // HKS // TEIN theDreamer's Silvia // URAS // GREDDY Houston Zs // Facebook // Twitter // Instagram

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06-06-2009, 05:16 PM	#2 (permalink)
Phimosis Enthusiast Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Oildale, CA Posts: 412 Drives: 2013 911 4S Rep Power: 418	You need the spring too, otherwise it will sit too low, like you are pushing down on the shifter, trying to hit reverse.